The American Gourmet

257 S Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The American Gourmet is a restaurant located at 257 S Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
64
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service freezer and cooler has various soups, entrees and appetizers with tcs ingredients that are missing name of business and production address. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Lettuce stored and in direct contact with paper towels at flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over cookies not in commercial packaging, raw veal over blueberries not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator added more water. Rechecked, 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)